| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.73 | 3.288% | $5.9184 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.60 | 12.772% | $60.4458 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.70 | 6.151% | $86.7254 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.26 | 12.573% | $79.0938 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.42 | 5.517% | $29.9879 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.26 | 6.770% | $179.6512 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.45 | 5.729% | $220.3921 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.42 | $662.2146 | $662.22 | $662.25 | $662.20 | |